As a comparative corresponding in sense to great. Chiefly with the. The elder (of two brothers, etc.). Also in St James (also St Mary,etc.) the More…

Older, elder; esp. used after a person's name to denote the elder of two bearing the same name in a family; also (after a simple surname) the elder…

= senior, adj. 1a. Cf. jun.

= senior, adj. 1a.

As postmodifier: designating the elder of two persons with the same surname; (esp., in British public schools) designating the elder of two pupils…

Used as postmodifier (originally and chiefly in some boys' public schools): designating the elder of two namesakes, or the first to enter the…

As postmodifier. Designating the elder or senior of two pupils with the same surname or the first to enter the school (used esp. in British public…

British. As a postmodifier. In certain British boys' public schools: designating the oldest of several pupils with the same surname (or…